Hexagon Energy Materials will commence its preliminary feasibility study for its WAH2 project in north Western Australia.
The WAH2 project is a low-carbon hydrogen project to reform natural gas feedstock into hydrogen using proven technology.
Hexagon expects to have the preliminary feasibility study (PFS) completed in the second quarter of 2023.
Among other things, the PFS will have a particular focus on carbon capture and storage (CCS) potential, options for specific hydrogen technologies, and opportunities to enhance the project through technology, infrastructure options and optimised power solutions.
Charles Whitfield, the company Chairman, said that Hexagon has already addressed questions of gas availability and CO2 sequestration with planned providers.
“In parallel with [the PFS], key commercial discussions with input and service providers, the WA Government, potential off-takers and strategic partners will all be progressed,” he said.
The proposed location for the project site is the Strategic Industrial Area in northern WA.
“I’d like to thank the hydrogen team… for their diligence in contributing to the next stage in the project development,’ said Whitfield.
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